Holidays in Jamestown are the perfect time to visit our island! With a
month−long series of events, there is plenty to do and something
for everyone......
Holiday Ornament Extravaganza − Stop by The Purple Door Bead Shop,
47 Conanicus Avenue, to purchase hand−blown glass holiday ornaments by
local artist Clancy Designs. Contact
401-423-1615 for additional information.
Thursday, December 4
Chamber Holiday Party − Join your fellow
Chamber members at Trattoria Simpatico
for our annual holiday party. Tickets are $35 per person and include dinner, dessert
& music by Dave Manuel. Cash bar. Party starts at 6 pm with dinner at 7 pm.
RSVP to Mike & Paula Swistak at 423−0899
or send email to mswistak@cox.net. RSVP by
Decmember 1 is required − we are not able to accept walk−ins or last
minute reservations.
This event is open to Chamber members, their spouses and employees. Not a Chamber
member, contact us at 401−423−3650 or fill out our
on−line application.
Friday, December 5
Jamestown Fitness Christmas Party − Join in on the holiday
fun at Jamestown Fitness Center,
36 Southwest Avenue, from 5 to 7 pm, for their annual Christmas party. Event is
open to all. Contact Jamestown Fitness Center at 401-423-0300 for additional
information.
Saturday, December 6
Downtown Open House − Shops along Narragansett
Avenue & at East Ferry will have treats to make your shopping more festive and
to get you into the holiday spirit.
CIAA Annual Holiday Craft Show −
Island artisans & craftspeople will showcase their works with items for sale
for your holiday gift giving. Melrose Avenue School, 76 Melrose Avenue, 9 am to 4 pm.
Santa Arrives − Watch Santa arrive by boat at East Ferry & follow
him up Narragansett Avenue to Conanicut Marine Ship’s Store, 20 Narragansett Avenue
to have your free picture taken with Santa. Santa arrives at 1 pm. Pictures from 1:15
to 3 pm. Sponsored by
Conanicut Marina.
Holiday Tree Lighting @ East Ferry − 5:30 pm.
Sunday, December 7
The Polar Express − Take a magical trolley ride through Jamestown
while singing carols and listening to a
reading of Chris van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express”. Make
a final stop at Jamestown’s very own “North Pole” to see Santa.
Pajamas are encouraged!
Trolley departs from East Ferry at 11 am, 12 noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm.
Sponsored by Baker’s Pharmacy.
Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased at Baker’s
Pharmacy, 53 Narragansett Avenue. Phone orders will not be accepted. Limit
6 tickets per person.
Sunday, December 14
Teddy Bear Tea − Children ages 5 & up are invited to bring
their favorite teddy bear or doll for an elegant afternoon of cocoa and cookies
at Trattoria Simpatico.
Seatings at 1 pm and 3 pm. Santa will stop by to hear what you would like for
Christmas. Sponsored by Brockmann &
Associates. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at
Conanicut Marine Ship’s Store,
20 Narragansett Avenue, or Jamestown Designs, 17 Narragansett Avenue. Phone orders
will not be accepted. Limit 6 tickets per person.
Sunday, December 21
Holiday Dog Parade − Join Jamestown’s furry friends
as they parade down Narragansett Avenue in their holiday finery. Registration
begins at 12 noon at the Fire Station, 50 Narragansett Avenue. Suggested
donation is $10 for first dog and $5 for additional dogs. Proceeds will be
used to spay/neuter stray cats, and to benefit the Senior Pet Fund. Free photos
with Santa after the parade at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus
Avenue from 1:45 pm to 3 pm. The Jamestown Teen Center will be selling pet treats
and gifts to benefit the Teen Center. Sponsored by Paws & Claws, 423−9677.
For a complete list of holiday events throughout Newport County, visit
GoNewport.com.
Please re−visit this page
for the latest information on any schedule changes.
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 35, Jamestown, RI
02835 | Phone: 401.423.3650 | info@jamestownRIchamber.com
Holidays in Jamestown are the perfect time to visit our island! With a
month−long series of events, there is plenty to do and something
for everyone......